Date: 15/09/2009

High sensitivity 1.3 MP CMOS image sensor for embedded imaging apps from e2v

e2v has introduced the EV76C560, a new high-sensitivity 1.3MP CMOS image sensor that is suitable for industrial machine vision, barcode reading/scanners, surveillance and other imaging applications.

Key features of the EV76C560 are,

The 1280 x 1024 imager comprises 5.3µ pixels with a unique architecture that assures high efficiency global shuttering (3000:1) while maintaining better quantum efficiency (QE).
It outputs full resolution images in a 10bit parallel format at 60 frames per second.
Global shutter for sharp images of fast moving objects
Rolling shutter mode, users can optimise the signal to noise ratio (SNR) performance against available lighting and scene motion content capture requirements.
Linear dynamic range 62dB at 25°C with possible HDR modes
Output format 10 bits parallel plus synchronization
SPI control

Novel pixel integration/readout modes and embedded image pre-processing deliver a bi-frame wide dynamic range (>100dB) with non-linear WDR techniques, to enable imaging of day-lit scenes with better colour and contrast ratio in both shaded and bright regions of the image.

The suggested applications include Intelligent cameras, CCTV/IP surveillance cameras, Biometric and medical imaging, Automotive vision, HD camcorders.

Image analysis algorithms and multi-tasking video applications feature multiple regions of interest (i.e. 4 separate windows). Each window frame output carries its own image histogram encoded in the image data stream footer. In addition to the size and position of each window, the EV76C560 offers the user control of the integration time, gain, sub-sampling, repetition rate and other uniquely configured parameters; rather like having up to 4 different sensors under the same lens.

Gareth Powell, Marketing Manager of e2v's Industrial Imaging Group said, "We have received great feedback from tests on initial sample devices by our partners and customers; that the EV76C560 is the only device of its kind serving professional imaging markets which has been specifically designed with the performance and features demanded by these markets and to the right price."

Operating temperature range: -30° to +65°C

Package: CLCC 48 12.7x12.7mm package
Availability: Now in samples
For more details visit www.e2v.com